31 Deaths in Two Sniper Attacks in a Few Hours Increases Pressure for Congress to Change the Law National Journal, Brazil August 6, 2019 [Translation by Google. Probably Imperfect.] The ease of buying a firearm has returned to the center of debate in the United States. The 31 deaths in two attacks over the weekend [...]
A seminar with the Committee on Law and Justice (CLAJ) at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Speakers explored juvenile diversion practices and policies, their costs, and benefits. Watch the entire seminar. Review the agenda. https://youtu.be/onKL6bgq9Fc
Grassroots organizations have often argued they can stop violence in a way the police department cannot. NY1 News reports on a new study by John Jay College's Research and Evaluation Center that shows some of those community programs are making a difference.
2017 documentary focuses on cases of young people convicted of various forms of murder and homicide. Includes several of my comments and observations.
The Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) interviewed several professionals attending the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative's 25th anniversary celebration in Orlando, Florida.
It reinforces the public's "blood lust" for seeing people punished. It also reinforces the offenders' sense of being rejected and excluded from society.
CBS report included excerpts of an interview with me.
Discussion of violence reduction evaluations at a roundtable organized by the National Academies of Science.
In the wake of the San Bernardino shooting, politicians are being shamed for online posts about gun control with many critics saying that "prayers won't do anything" to stop more attacks. Jeffrey Butts, director of the Research and Evaluation Center at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, joins CBSN with more insight.
Jeffrey Butts speaking at a conference focused on justice innovations for young adults.
From a panel discussion on April 21, 2015, sponsored by the Center for New York City Affairs, The New School.
From a Google+ Hangout hosted by the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange involving Jeffrey Butts and Cynthia Lum from George Mason University.
